Random Gi/gu Exam 1

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aluminum based antacids

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Maalox, Tums, Amphojel

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aluminum based antacids side effects are

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constipation (contains a significant amount of sodium)

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Magnesium based (MOM) antacid side effects are

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diarrhea

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Antacids react with

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gastric acid to produce neutral salts or salts of lower acidity

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Antacids should be administration _____ hours between antacid and other meds

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one hour

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Antacids should be administered 1 to 3 hours

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post consumption and hour of sleep

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H2 Histamine receptor Antagonists

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Suppress secretion of gastric acid.

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H2 is used to treat

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GERD and TUD (peptic ulcer disease)

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H2 one should avoid

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alcohol, NSAID, chocolate, caffeine, peppermint, acid foods. One should also avoid cigarete smoking as it interferes with drug action

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PPI

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Proton Pump Inhibitors-used to treat ulcer diseaes

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Mucosal Healing Agents (Carafate)

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treatment of peptic ulcer disease

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Mucosal Healing Agent nursing implications are...

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Med is to be taken one hour prior to meal and antacids interfere with absorption

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Gastrointestinal Stimulants (Reglan) are used to treat____by

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used to tx GERD by stimulate motility of the UPPER GI tract and increase rate of gastric emplying without stimulating gastric, biliary or pancreatic secretions.

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Most popular antimicrobial for H. pylori.

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Flagyl

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A bulk forming laxative (Senokot, Metamucil)

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absorb water into feces and increase bulk to produce stool (acts as ruffage)

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A stimulant cathartic (laxative) (Ducolax, Caster oil, Ex Lax)

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increases peristalsis. Can irritate mucosal lining.

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Osmotic (Saline) cathartics (MOM, Fleet Enema)

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draw in fluids from surrounding tissue into the intestine.

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Stool Softeners (Colace)

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softens the stool to allow easier passage

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Lubricant (laxative) (mineral oil)

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soften feces

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Antidiarrheal
Opiods

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decrease motility and peristalisis

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Types of Antidiarrheal

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opiods, lomotil, immodium

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antispasmodics (Bentyl)

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relax the smooth muscle of GI tract

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Absorbant antidiarrheal drugs

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Pepto Bismol and Kaopectate (both OTC)

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Oral anesthetics are used for

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gum issues, teething baby. (Orajel)

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Antifungal Agent Nystatin

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is a swish and swallow. Many antibiotics taken for long periods of time cause fungus infection so antifungal agents are given to decrease

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Zovirax

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is an Antiviral agent

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Upper GI series (Barium Swallow) nursing indications

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Pre and Post test: Keep NPO after midnight or 6-8 h pretest. Barium will taste chalky. Drink fluids after to eliminate barium, admin. laxative to enhance elimination, explain stool may be white

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Upper GI series (Barium Swallow) is a fluoroscop exam of upper GI tract to determine...

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structural problems and gastric emptying time. Pt. swallows barium and sequential films are taken as it moves through the system.

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Barium tests are done AFTER an

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endoscopy tests to insure visulization with endoscopies

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ERCP (endoscopy)

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looks at the common bile duct

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A Liver biopsy is taken with the patient lying on the ____side so that the Liver can be reached.

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Left side

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A liver biopsy a needle is inserted into the liver to remove a small piece of

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liver tissue to study

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Post Liver Biopsy the patient is to lie

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on the Right side for a few hours post test to provide pressure on the liver (so they don't bleed)

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Nursing indications for liver biopsy

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NPO 6-8 hours prior to test. Observe pt. for hemorrhage, shock and pneumothorax

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Oral cholecystogram is an injection of radiopaque dye and is a test of the gallbladder to determine the

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Gallbladder ability to concentrate and store dye and to assess patency of biliary tract.

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An Ultrasound is used in detecting

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cystic structures (cysts, abscesses, tumors)

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Dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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General Guidelines for safe swallowing

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Maintain upright position (near 90 degrees) when eating/drinking. Take small bites, eat slowly, avoid talking when eating.

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Vitamin A

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maintains health of specialized tissues such as the retina, aids in growth of mucous membranes, promotes normal dev. of teeth and soft and skeletal tissue.

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Vitamin A sources

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animal sources such as meat, eggs, dairy. Beta-carotene (precursor to Vit. A) and from green leafy vegetables and int. colored fruits and vegetables.

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Nictalopia

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Vitamin A deficiency-loss of night vision

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Vitamin D promotes the body's absorption of _____, which is essential for the dev. of healthy bone and teeth

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calcium

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Vitamin D sources

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The body makes its own when it is exposed to sunlight and als from Cheese, butter, margarine, as well as fortified milk, fish, and cereals

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Vitamin D deficiency

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rickets

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Vitamin E

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aids in formation of RBC, prevents aging of cells

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Sources of Vitamin E

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corn, nuts, olives, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil, wheat germ. Food alone is not sufficient so suppliments are helpful

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Vitamin K

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helps to maintain healthy levels of prothrombin (benefits in blood clotting)

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Vitamin C (asorbic acid)

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healthy immune system, helps wound heal, maintains connective tissue and aids in iron absorption